As executive director, Leach was outspoken against the proposed Pebble Mine near Bristol Bay and threats posed to Southeast Alaska’s salmon runs from Canadian mines.
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How could British Columbia commercial fishery closures affect Southeast Alaska?
While the closures are devastating for B.C., they shouldn’t move world markets.
‘Herring Protectors’ gather at Sitka’s courthouse as commercial fishery gears up
The group advocates for herring and subsistence harvesters, and calls into question the state’s management of the commercial herring fishery.
Lawmakers consider relaxing conflict of interest rules for game and fisheries boards
Alaska’s House Fisheries Committee is considering a bill that would allow Board of Fisheries and Board of Game members to join discussions even if they’ve declared they have a financial stake in the matter.
Board of Fish nominees get chilly reception from commercial, subsistence groups
The timing of two of the appointments — along with the COVID-19 emergency — makes it possible that the appointees could set policy for Alaska’s commercial, sport and subsistence fisheries without first being confirmed by lawmakers.
State ombudsman says Board of Fisheries violated open meetings law
The board improperly shifted the location of its Cook Inlet finfish meeting earlier this year with little public notice.
Dunleavy taps former aide for vacant Board of Fisheries seat
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has tapped his former legislative aide to serve on the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Matanuska-Susitna Borough resident John Wood is largely unknown by fishing groups.
Legislators reject six Dunleavy appointees to boards and commissions
The Alaska Legislature confirmed 82 other members to state boards and commissions during a joint session.
What happens when wild salmon interbreed with hatchery fish?
A research project by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game seeks to understand the genetic differences between wild and farmed pink salmon populations.
Maw’s dividend fraud, theft trial delayed again as judge considers indictments
Roland Maw, former executive director of the United Cook Inlet Drift Association, was first charged in January 2016 with a total of twelve felony counts of theft and unsworn falsification. Prosecutors allege Maw applied for and received permanent fund dividends while he was out of Alaska for over 90 days, in each year between 2009 and 2014.